Rehabbing persons who are addicted and dependent to drugs or alcohol and have found their way into the criminal justice system has proven effective in eliminating repeat drug related crimes by those that do take advantage of treatment programs. For criminal justice clients in Asherton, TX. that do take part in in drug and alcohol treatment programs, even if not of their own choice as is sometimes ordered by the judge, these individuals have a much better opportunity of addressing the crux of the problem so that they can remain abstinent and away from negative influences and [[[committing drug related criminal activity. The costs to society related to these drug related offenses is also impacted positively when criminal justice clients turn out to be rehabilitated in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Asherton, TX. instead of incarceration or other penalties.